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Arkansas Air National Guard makes emergency landing in Gulfport

Air National Guard officials are investigating why a crew had to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport this morning. It happened just before 10 a.m. Air National Guard officials tell News 25 a crew with the Arkansas…

Gulfport shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Gulfport police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting that sent one woman to the hospital yesterday evening. Thirty-seven year-old Johnny Carter is charged with one count of attempted murder. Police say Carter and the 54-year-old victim were…

6th Annual Living Legend's Ball

The Moss Point Visionary Circle and Patricia Green Presents the 6th Annual Living Legends Ball that took Place Saturday June, 4 at the Eastside Community Center. The ball honors living legends and this year's theme was the United States Military.…

Jackson County voting totals

With the results coming in, News 25 wants to know which counties did their part despite the bad weather earlier today. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Jackson County with vote totals.

Roger Wicker wins U.S. Senate Republican nomination

Richard Boyanton faced off against incumbent Roger Wicker for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate. Senator Wicker defeated Boyanton and will go on to run for re-election for his second full term. News 25 spoke with Senator Wicker today…

Funeral services for Jonathan McCommon

The City of Pascagoula came together again at the Arlington Baptist Church for the funeral service of 17-year-old Jonathan McCommon. McCommon was killed in a fatal car accident last Friday. Like his friend, Blayze Broadus, who was also killed in…

Car flips on Highway 90, injures three passengers

All lanes of Highway 90 have reopened since closing earlier in the afternoon after a vehicle reportedly flipped on Highway 90 in Biloxi just outside of the Treasure Bay Casino. Three people were transported to an area hospital after the…

Lightning causes house fire in Pass Christian

This morning, a house in Pass Christian was struck by lightning. It was reported that the fire started in the attic. Several fire crews responded to the fire including Harrison County firefighters. There were no injuries reported.

Senator Wicker’s thoughts on Election Day

As votes are pouring in across the state in today’s elections, we had the chance to speak to one familiar candidate in the Senate primary. Senator Roger Wicker in Washington, D.C. gives us his thoughts on today’s election as he…

Gulfport man pleads guilty to aggravated assault

A Gulfport man pled guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Twenty-nine year-old Rico Brown was found guilty for a 2015 shooting that happened at Memorial Hospital. Gulfport police arrived on scene and located…

South Mississippians cast their votes in the primary election

Since 7 o’clock this morning, South Mississippians have been stopping by their precincts to cast their ballots. Armed with signs, Gulfport resident Roger Brokaw took his message to the street, campaigning for the candidates of his choice in Tuesday’s primary…

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway dies at 79

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Growing up in…

Congressional primary voter turnout

Since 7 a.m. South Mississippians have been making their way to the polls to cast their ballot for the 2018 Congressional Primary. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.

Battle of Midway Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

In June of 1942, the U.S. Navy overpowered the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, a battle which still has an impact 76 years later. Tuesday morning on Keesler Air Force Base, the Center for Naval Aviation Training Unit held…

Shrimp season begins tomorrow

Everybody get ready for fresh gulf shrimp. The Department of Marine Resources will open up Mississippi waters for the 2018 shrimping season at 6 a.m. tomorrow. Recreational and commercial shrimp season north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close on December…

Primary Election Day

Mississippi voters are casting ballots today in party primaries for one U.S. Senate seat and four U.S. House seats. Polls are now open until 7 p.m. Incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Wicker faces a challenger in a Republican primary while six…

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway Has Died

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died early this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected as Mayor 5 times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Holloway…